Area 84 will hold their Spring Speech Conte
sts on Saturday March 26th. Location is presently being negotiated. Time i
s tentatively 1pm to 4pm. All candidates for International Speech Contest
and Evaluation Speech Contest should plan on being there 1 hour early to r
egister. Bring a snack or something special to share with members. Conside
r volunteering to help with all functions.

Sunset Division Area Directors will provide
makeup training for all Club Officers from all Divisions that were not ab
le to attend TLI on Saturday January 23. Plan to arrive about 6:45 for tim
e to mingle with fellow Toastmasters. Refreshments will be provided. Pleas
e e-mail Ginger Killion at gingiki@aol.com to confirm attendance.

Back by po
pular demand is the networking event affectionately known as “Frog Pond.”
We will start the day with coffee\, a bite to eat and great conversation.
We will spend our morning with interactive educational sessions.

Columbia Center is having both the Internat
ional Speech Contest AND the Evaluation Contest on the same day.\nMa
rch 5\, 2016 9:00 am. Rose City Park United Methodist Church\n2nd fl
oor chapel\nPlease enter via the office and follow the signs.

University Toastmasters Club will host the
Area 24 International Speech and Evaluation contest at the Ashland Public
Library’s Gresham meeting room. The event starts at 12PM and concludes at
3PM. The Gresham room is located in the downstairs portion of the library.
Enter through the rear door and take the stairs\, or elevator\, down to t
he lower level. Contestants and functionaries are requested to arrive by 1
1:30. There will be a door monitor to let you in as the library opens at n
oon that day. Arrive early for best parking. Parking around the library is
limited\, however\, there is plenty across Siskiyou Blvd and in the US Ba
nk parking lot. We look forward to having you attend our contest.

Speech and Evaluation Contest details:\nThe room is Pyschology 105 (“Psych Auditorium”). Here is a link to the
page with a map: https://www.reed.edu/facilities_services/reed_static_map
.html\nPsychology is building 47 and free parking is available in th
e East Parking Lot off of Woodstock Blvd.

Participants including judges please arrive
at 5:30 p.m. Parking details: There may be street parking available. If
you decide to park in the parking garage **important** you m
ust get a parking pass from either I (Anna Maher\, Contest Chair) or Natha
n Cook (Toastmaster) OR you will be charged $75 upon exit from the garage.
Please do not ask anyone else in the building for a parking pass other t
han Mr. Cook or I. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to con
tact Anna Maher. Thank you!

Area 44 will be holding it’s International
Speech and evaluation contest at A-Dec in Newberg. Come join us for a nig
ht of adventure and fun!\nI have a map with directions\, please call
and I will forward them to you.\nHope to see you there.

Join us at the City of Eugene Public Works
Yard at 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard in Eugene. We’ll be in the Building 2 co
nference room… immediately past the blue building with a door right next t
o the gate. Contest briefing at 9:30am with a Contest start time of 10:00
am. Contact Division Director Donna Stark at DivB@d7toastmasters.org for
more information.

Division A is holding its International Spe
ech Contest and Evaluation Contest on Saturday\, April 2nd at Seven Feathe
rs Casino – Grape Room – in Canyonville\, Oregon from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Food & beverages will be provided. Volunteers are needed. This will be a f
un event and will give you opportunities to hear and meet great speakers a
nd Toastmasters from Southern Oregon and the Coast. Hope to see you there!

Please join us for the Willamette Division
International and Evaluation Speech Contests\, including contestants from
Areas 61-65. The contests will be held at the Reed College Performing Art
s Building (“PAB”) 320. It is #21 on the map:https://www.reed.edu/facilit
ies_services/reed_static_map.html. Enter the West Parking Lot entrance off
of 28th Ave. Parking is free and doesn’t require a permit.

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All co
ntestants\, contest judges\, ballot collectors\, timers\, and Sgt at Arms
should plan on arriving by 6:00pm for the contest briefing. The contest i
s scheduled to start at 6:30pm.

Division F (Downtown) is holding it’s Inter
national Speech Contest and Speech Evaluation contest April 16th from 10 a
m to 1 pm at Connective DX All are welcome to attend. Areas 71-75 will b
e represented.

Our members have spent a great deal of time
crafting speeches that they hope will take them to the stage of the World
Champion of Public Speaking. Please join us for fun\, food and fabulous s
peeches. Feel free to bring your favorite snack or beverage to share. See
you there!

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t the Redmond Club to facilitate our multiple guests from Portland! ?

More information coming soon about the Spri
ng conference. Here is information about the venue:

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The Ce
nter for Meeting and Learning (CENTER) offers conference and even
t venues on the Main Campus and on the Downtown
Campus of Lane Community College in Eugene\, Oregon. Renowned for exceptio
nal customer service\, sustainable event practices and outstanding local a
nd seasonal catering offerings\, the CENTER offers you an
d your guests an unrivaled event experience.

Join us for Club Officers Training. This is
one of our twice yearly mandatory trainings for club officers. We have so
mething for everyone. All Toastmasters are welcome. Doors open at 8:00 am
for registration and coffee. Please note breakfast will not be ser
ved. We will all enjoy a District 7 traditional extravaganza potl
uck lunch and plenty of time to make new friends and talk with old ones. <
a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toastmasters-leadership-institute-be-
extraordinary-tickets-25721187765'>Register today.

Program Dates: August 1 – September 30\nCan your club add five new\, dual\, or reinstated members with a join d
ate between August 1 and September 30? Accomplish this goal and you’ll qua
lify to receive a “Smedley Award” ribbon\, named in honor of Ralph Smedley
\, which you can display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also
earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (Th
e discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid
with any other offer.)

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Applications and payments for members with
a join date between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World H
eadquarters or online no later than September 30. The addition of transfer
and charter members does not count toward “Smedley Award” credit.

This is a club training for all officers wh
o could not attend the Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) on June 25t
h. All Toastmasters are welcome! Plan to arrive around 6:00 PM for meet an
d greet\; club officer training from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM. Light refreshment
s will be provided.

Division A will hold it’s Fall Officer Trai
ning on August 13th – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Boardroom in the Guild Bu
ilding on Williams Highway\, Grants Pass\, OR. This will be a potluck – br
ing a dish to share. Beverages will be provided. Everyone is invited to jo
in us to this informative\, fun event!

Club officer training is being provided to
Toastmasters who are not able to attend any TLI hosted in the community.\nWe have a variety of speakers with a breadth of experience to cover
the Distinguished Club Program\, Club Success Plan\, and each club officer
role.

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Toastmasters from the community are welcome to attend. Howe
ver\, there is a need to provide some details ahead of time to receive cle
arance to enter the facility. There is a also a dress code.

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Attend
ees recommended to arrive before 5:45 pm to be escorted by a volunteer int
o the facility.

Visiting Connective DX Building: Visitors are to u
se the south side entrance (facing Overton St). There will be a sign dire
cting to the community room. Parking is directly across the street in the
large lot\; and visitors will need to get a Connective DX parking card t
o place on their dash is required.

Coffee\, cookies\, and camaraderie start at
9:00am. Officer training sessions covering Club Success Planning\, Member
ship Building and Retention\, Helping Members Meet Educational Goals\, Clu
b PR Opportunities\, and more! See the Celebration of Leadership Event for
registration information\, and plan to stay until 3:00 for the entire eve
nt.

Stadium Fred Meyer Overlook Room on the sec
ond floor. The location is 100 NW 20th Place (West Burnside and 20th near
Providence Park) with plenty of free parking underground at the store. The
Stadium Overlook Conference Room is on the south-east corner of the build
ing. (Stairs near Deli lead you there or you can take the elevator.)

Parking: Visiting Connective DX Building: V
isitors are to use the south side entrance (facing Overton St). There will
be a sign directing to the community room. Parking is directly across the
street in the large lot\; and visitors will need to get a Connective DX p
arking card to place on their dash is required.

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========== Area 75
Clubs =============\nAAA Towsters\nSpeakers By Design\n
At The River’s Edge\nCSBRE2\nStagecoach

Standard Center Building (900 SW 5th
sup> Ave\, Portland\, OR). The room is called the Center Auditorium and th
ere are breakout rooms nearby for isolation during table topics. Best way
to get there is from the 4th street doors and take the escalato
r down. The Center Auditorium will be to your right when you get off escal
ator.

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Area 73 and Area 74 Contests for clubs:\n———- AREA 73
————–\nEssayons\nProfessionals of Portland\nTower
\nSunrise Toastmasters Club #1492\nThe Standard Speakeasy

Please join us for a evening of levity and
impromptu speaking as we watch winners from the clubs in Area 53 and Area
54 compete for the honor to progress to the Division contest

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Volun
teers and audience members greatly appreciated.

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As this is a secur
e facility\, Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) needs several
weeks advance notice to process background checks on all visitors to the f
acility the night of the contest.

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Therefore\, we respectfully a
sk that all clubs submit information for likely club contestants\, volunte
ers\, spectators and guests NO LATER THAN TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 6.

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The Department of Cor
rections needs the following information for every person:
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Full name

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Drivers license number and iss
uing state

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Date of birth

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If a club
member has visited CRCI for a Toastmasters contest in the last 24 months\,
please indicate this in your submission.

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There is
a also dress code. No blue denim is allowed. More details here: https://w
ww.oregon.gov/doc/OPS/PRISON/pages/crci_welcome.aspx#Visiting_Information<
/p>\n

Location Directions: Standard Center Building (900 SW 5th Ave\
, Portland\, OR). The room is called the Center Auditorium and there are b
reakout rooms nearby for isolation during table topics. Best way to get th
ere is from the 4th street doors and take the escalator down. The Center A
uditorium will be to your right when you get off escalator.

The Division A Humorous and Table Topics Sp
eech Contest will be held on Saturday\, October 15. This exciting and fun
event is being held at Seven Feathers Casino in Canyonville\, OR. The prog
ram will be held upstairs in the Bingo Room – enter through the HR entranc
e to the left of the front entrance\; go to the end of the hall\, enter th
e casino to the right and make another right to go upstairs to the Bingo R
oom. The event is from 11:30 to 2:30. Light lunch provided. Contact Nena
Heitz\, Division A Director if you would be willing to volunteer for roles
(judges needed!)

Area 10\, 11 and 12 classy competitors comp
ete for the chance to be Fall 2016 Champ in Humorous and Table Topics Even
ts! Sure to be an event filled with fun\, frivolity and festivities! Invi
te your friends…it will be a hauntingly good time!

Being a powerful\, persuasive speaker is no longer s
imply a nice skill to have. It can be the difference between business and
career life or death. Nobody is better than Patricia Fripp at helping you
increase your presentation knowledge and impact.

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In this entertain
ing\, thought-provoking\, and content-rich presentation\, you will learn s
pecific techniques that will guarantee that both you and your presentation
s are memorable for all the right reasons.

Join us at
the premiere Toastmasters event of the season. A fabulous keynote and edu
cational sessions\, breakfast\, lunch\, the business meeting\, Table Topic
s and Humorous Speech contest finals\, and the camaraderie of other Distri
ct 7 toastmasters.

In this one ho
ur Webinar\, presented by District 7 Public Relations Manager Phyllis Harm
on\, DTM\, you will:\n1. See examples of websites in need of refresh
ing\n2. See examples of well crafted websites\n3. Learn how to
turn your website into your best marketing tool

In this one
hour Webinar\, presented by District 7 Director Leanna Lindquist\, DTM\,
you\nwill:\n1. Learn how to use Club Central\n2. Learn h
ow to manage your account\n3. Discover the resources available to yo
u

Club offic
er training is being provided to Toastmasters who are not able to attend t
raining sessions hosted in the community.\nWe have a variety of spea
kers with a breadth of experience to cover the Distinguished Club Program\
, Club Success Plan\, and each club officer role.

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Toastmasters fro
m the community are welcome to attend. However\, there is a need to provid
e some details ahead of time to receive clearance to enter the facility. T
here is a also a dress code.

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Attendees recommended to arrive befor
e 5:45 pm to be escorted by a volunteer into the facility.

Cheers for Snow Days! Central Division (Div
ision B) will have it’s makeup officer training at the University of Orego
n in Chiles Hall\, Room 127. The classroom closest to the Duck Store. This
will be a simulated officer meeting with different interactive groups sha
ring officer roles and key “hacks” for Toastmaster success. Please encoura
ge new members and non-officers to attend. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior
to the event so we can start on time. Parking is available in the lot on
the corner of Alder and 14th.

In this one hour W
ebinar\, presented by James Wantz\, DTM\, you will:\n1. Learn how co
ntests can enhance your Toastmaster’s experience\n2. Learn how to ge
t past the fear\n3. Discover resources available to you

If you missed the Toastmasters Leadership I
nstitute (TLI) training \, here’s a make-up training opportunity for you.
Please note\, at least 4 club officers must be trained on or before Feb.
28th to receive credit towards the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) Goal #
9.

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A light refreshment will be provided. Please email Emilie Taylo
r at DivE@d7toastmasters.org\, if you are planning to attend. See you the
re!

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***A big thank you to Multco Toasties Toastmasters Club for ho
sting this training event.***

Parking: Visiting Connective DX Building:
Visitors are to use the north side entrance (facing Overton St). There wil
l be a sign directing to the community room. Parking is directly across th
e street in the large lot\; and visitors will need to get a Connective DX
parking card to place on their dash is required.

In this one
hour webinar\, presented by Sporty Speakers VP Membership Katrina Rodrigu
ez\, you will learn how to:\n1. Be Inviting: Make a great impression
& atmosphere for your visitors & members\n2. Be Informative: Make s
ure your visitors & new members understand Toastmasters\n3. Be Influ
ential: Make your club valuable & powerful for yourvisitors & members

For those of you who can’t make it to TLI t
his year\, fret not. Join us on the evening of February 22nd for light ref
reshments and club officer training. Get four of your club’s officers trai
ned (and signed in) before Feb.28th and you’ll receive credit toward the d
istinguished club program. Join us at the Beaverton Community Center acros
s from the library on 5th\, and come ready to learn how to make your club
remarkable.

In this one
hour Webinar\, hosted by Program Quality Director Donna\nStark\, DT
M\, you will\n1. Learn the difference between judging a contest spee
ch andevaluating a speech\n2. Learn how to follow the judge’s guide
when you mark yourballot\n3. Learn what constitutes a good judge

In this one hour webinar\, presented by District
Director Leanna Lindquist\, DTM\,\nyou will learn:\n1. How to
create an EVENT that attracts guests\n2. How to plan and publicize\n3. What do we do once it’s over

The Babble-On Toastmasters Club will hold t
heir International Speech and Evaluations Contests on Sunday\, March 5\, a
t 4:00 p.m.\, and we’re looking for judges and a model speaker from outsid
e our club. If you would like to help\, please contact one of our contest
chairs\, Bryson Lafferty or myself.

Come support your Area contestants and enjo
y an evening of inspiring speeches. We’ll be meeting at the Beaverton Comm
unity Center across from the library on Wednesday\, March 15th\, 6pm to 8p
m. If you are a contestant or a judge please arrive in time to participate
in the 6:15pm briefing.

Th
is is one of the two District Executive Committee Meetings required by Toa
stmasters International bylaws. We are allowed to hold it online. The Dist
rict Trio\, Immediate Past District Director\, Public Relations Manager\,
Administration Manager\, Division Directors and Area Directors constitute
the Executive Committee. A quorum is required to conduct business.

Come support your Area contestants and enjo
y an evening of inspiring speeches. We’ll be meeting at the Beaverton Comm
unity Center across from the library on Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 6pm to 8p
m. If you are a contestant or a judge please arrive in time to participate
in the 6:15pm briefing.

1st and 2nd place winners of the contests i
n clubs in Area 53 and Area 54 are welcome to compete in the

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Area
53 / 54 Spring Contest 2017

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International Speech Contest\n

Evaluation Contest

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Judges\, guests and contestants
\, please contact Dawnette Hale if you are interested.

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As this is
a secure facility\, Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) needs s
everal weeks advance notice to process background checks on all visitors t
o the facility the night of the contest.

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Therefore\, we respect
fully ask that all clubs submit information for likely club contestants\,
volunteers\, spectators and guests NO LATER THAN TUESDAY\, MARCH 1\, 2017.

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The Departm
ent of Corrections needs the following information for every person:

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Full name

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Drivers license numb
er and issuing state

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Date of birth

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If a club member has visited CRCI for a Toastmasters contest in the last 2
4 months\, please indicate this in your submission.

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There is a also dress code. No blue denim is allowed. More details here:
https://www.oregon.gov/doc/OPS/PRISON/pages/crci_welcome.aspx#Visiting_In
formation

Webinar to support current Club Coaches and
future Coaches with their efforts to help clubs thrive. Training mixed wi
th round table discussion to address specific problems will be covered. Po
tential coaches are encouraged to join the call. https://attendee.gotoweb
inar.com/register/8506501832314756353

Is your club the only one in town? If so\, you face unique challenges. Joi
n District 7 Club Growth Director John Rodke and District Director Leanna
Lindquist for a Round Robin Discussion to share your challenges and brains
torm solutions.

Come enjoy an afternoon of inspiring speech
es and dynamite feedback. Sunset Division contest will be held at the Beav
erton Library (Room B) on Saturday\, April 22. If you are a contestant or
a judge please arrive on time for the 1:15pm briefing. The contest officia
lly starts at 1:30.

International Speech and Evaluation Contest
s are part of the Conference.

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Featuring District 7’s own Cathey Ar
millas with her keynote presentation\, “How to Rock it Like a TED Talk!” C
athey will share the differences between other types of talks and TED styl
e talks\, and you’ll learn how to use these differences in YOUR presentati
ons!

Save the date for Summer officer training a
nd the back-by-demand potluck! Keynote Speaker Diane Allen will kick off
the day and we’ll wrap up with more about Pathways\, the revitalized educa
tional program. Register here
!

Since its first of
ficial meeting in 1924\, Toastmasters has grown into a global organization
with some 345\,000 members. This year marks a turning point with the birt
h of Pathways\, an innovative\, needs-based program that’s been in develop
ment since 2010.

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With the launch of Pathways in Central Oregon in
the fall\, ensuring that our roots are strong and deep is more important t
han ever.

Divis
ion H Club Officer Training event. Come join us for a training\, networkin
g\, and entertaining evening. If you missed TLI in June\, now’s your oppo
rtunity to get those club credits\, learn something new\, and have a lot o
f fun in the process. Bring your favorite dish\, beverage\, or water to sh
are.

Welcome to the Division A Toastmasters Lead
ership Institute. All Club Members\, and guests are encouraged to attend.
Club Officers are highly encouraged to participate.\nTraining will c
over the officer roles plus bonus presentations.

This officers’ training is open to all. We
will be meeting in room 240A in McKenzie Hall on the University of Oregon
campus. There is a parking lot to the north across East 11th St.\, another
lot to the southwest next to the UO Annex\, and metered street parking al
ong Kincaid\, Agate\, and East 12th St.

Well train
ed officers are the key to a strong club. With a minimum of 4 club officer
s trained your club will receive credit for Goal 9A in the Distinguished C
lub Program. We are offering one last chance to complete your training.

You are in
vited to learn about the new Pathways educational program coming to Distri
ct 7 in September 2017.

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Rick Martin\, Pathways Guide and Sporty Sp
eakers VPE\, is polishing his Pathways presentation before presenting it t
o his assigned clubs. If you want to learn more about the program or misse
d the session held at your club\, please join us and help Rick prep for hi
s club presentations.

You are invited by the host Uneek Speaks To
astmasters Club to join them for a Club Officer’s Make-up Training session
. Please arrive early to enter through the office security procedure. Let’
s have a fun time!

Join us as we celebrate our 2016-2017 Distr
ict 7 leaders. Who will be honored as the Toastmaster\, Area\, and Divisio
n Directors of the Year\, and more? We will reflect on the past year’s suc
cesses and great moments.

Join us at the wonderful Rose City Park Uni
ted Methodist Church. Contests start at 1:30. Hope you can join us!

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p>EDIT: The Eagle Creek fire and resulting I-84 closure f
orced the organizers of the Area 51/52 contest to split their contest into
two events. This is the Area 52 half of that event. The Area 51 contest i
s being rescheduled. Details TBD.\n\n

Come and join us for fun filled and humorou
s evening as the Areas 71\, 72 and 76 club contest winners compete for the
ir chance to advance to the division contest. Registration begins at 530 p
m. Clubs please let your Area Director know who your winners are to reserv
e your place in your area contest. Let’s have a wonderful time and come su
pport your club winners!

Come and cheer on your club’s winners! Each
area will compete and determine who they will send to the division F cont
ests on October 16th. (See event) Club Officers: Please contact your Area
Director to ensure that your club is represented at the contests and have
your winners registered for the event. Competitor check-in time is 5:30 pm
. See you there!

Other than selecting the best speakers to r
epresent our areas\, our goal is to get this contest completed within 2 ho
urs\, or less. Given that we might have up to 16 contestants in total\, to
achieve the two-hour completion goal\, we need your help. Here’s what you
can do to help all of us:

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Contestants

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Contestants check-in starts at 9:20 am. All contestants must check
-in no later than 9:45 am\, failure to do so will result in disqu
alification.\nDrawing of the order of presentations for contestants
is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Judges\, Ballet Cou
nter\, Timer\, etc.

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Briefing for volunteers starts at 9:
45 am. All volunteers please plan to be at the location a few minutes earl
y.

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Call for Volunteers:

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Our ideal scena
rio would be to have a judge from each club to ensure equal representation
in the judging of the contests. If you can and are willing\, please conta
ct the organizer to volunteer. We promise that we will be done by 12:00 no
on.

Come and join us for an exciting and fun ev
ening as your club contest winners vie for the area winner title. Registra
tion begins at 530 pm. Please contact your Area Director or Division Direc
tor for further information. Clubs please contact them by 9/22/17 to ensur
e your club’s winner’s name is placed in the contest. Bring your cheer tea
m and root for your winner!

Competitive Speakers PDX Toastmasters Club
invites you to join us for an evening of fun and catching up with our foun
ding World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery\, coach Chelsea\, and th
eir manager Atlas. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM\, but you’ll want to come
early at 6:00 pm to network and save your place. Parking will be validate
d.

Uneek Speaks Toastmasters Club invites you
to attend the Downtown Division “F” Humorous Speech and Table Topics Conte
sts at their headquarters. Come and support your club and area contest win
ners in an exciting evening as we determine who will represent the divisio
n at the District 7 competition November 11th.Please be aware that there i
s limited parking near Keen\, but it’s two blocks off the Portland Streetc
ar NS and A Loop routes at Glisan and 13th. We’re looking forward to seein
g you! Registration begins at 530 PM.

Join us for the Division H Humorous Speech and Table Topics conte
sts. Come cheer on our area champions as they compete for a spot on the Di
strict stage at the Fall Conference being held at Camp Withycombe\, Clacka
mas on November 11\, 2017. Please bring your favorite dish\, beverage\, or
water to share.

Bring your fun-selves to our Humorous Speech and Table Top
ics Contest and be prepared to laugh\, giggle\, and guffaw as we support t
he area winners in their race to the top. This is a potluck event and bev
erages will be provided so please bring finger food to share.

Come and take a ride with the Stagecoach To
astmasters as they expressively celebrate Halloween. It’ll be to your cred
it not your debit to bank on having fun and fellowship. Your deposit of yo
ur time will be to your account as you help them party-so come and check t
hem out!

We wouldn’t spin you a yarn\, but the Colum
bia Square Squawking Heads will be telling stories with our first Tall Tal
es Contest on Thursday\, November 16th\, 2017 at the AECOM headquarters (e
nter at suite 1500) starting at 12:05. Come hear our competitors s-t-r-e-t
-c-h their sagas in a believe-it-or-not contest. We are in need of judges
and other helpers to give our members a better chance to compete. Come vis
it us and be prepared to be entertained!

Time to navigate your path to excellent lea
dership! We invite you to attend the Pathways focused Toastmasters Leader
ship Institute.

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17 presenters are set to deliver 12 impactful Brea
kout Sessions for you to choose from. If you are an officer\, you can be t
rained for your role and attend another session in the morning or afternoo
n.

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Pathways Unleashed is a special session being offered during bo
th breakouts. Bring your laptop/tablet and learn how to access this awesom
e program and bring this knowledge back to your club and be a Pathways Sta
r!

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Our Keynote presenter is Charley Patton\, our Toastmasters Regi
on 2 Advisor\, and excellent trainer. Be prepared to Listen\, Learn\, and
Lead with Intent: From Voluntold to Volunteer.

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All members or pote
ntial members are encouraged to attend. The event is free! Please bring a
potluck Item to contribute.

Come support one of our prison clubs as the
y promote themselves to their fellow inmates. The Open House will be in th
e chow hall at Columbia River Correctional Institution and will include th
e option for visitors to purchase a dinner of rotisserie chicken\, dinner
rolls\, and mac & cheese. The price for the dinner is to be determined and
would need to be paid in advance (Nov
ember 22 I think)\, but people also have the option to atten
d the Open House for free. Guest attendance is capped at 40 people. Advanc
ed screening may be required if you haven’t visited this prison club befor
e.

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I will update this announcement as I receive more information f
rom the event organizer.

Imagine being able to instantly connect wit
h people\, to feel at ease among strangers\, to stay assured in any social
situation. Human beings are social creatures\, which means social skills
are a necessary part of a fulfilling and meaningful life. Join us for an h
our and we’ll show you how we do it.

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With special guest Harlan Whe
eler\, author of the number 3 best seller on Amazon: A Zombie Guide to Sel
f Help\, and Facebook’s “Warrior of Inspiration” (and a member of the Sand
y Club).

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Book signing from 5:30 to 6:30\; Toastmasters meeting fro
m 6:30 to 7:30

Curiosity is Welcome Here.\nCome see
what Toastmasters is all about at our\nHoliday Open House & Potluck.
\nWe’re having a specially themed meeting just for you.\nThere
will be food and lots of delicious desserts.

If you missed the District 7 Toastmasters L
eadership Institute in December\, this event is for you to give your club
officers their first or second annual training credit. You are invited t
o attend an officer make-up training session sponsored by the Essayons Toa
stmaster Club and Division F in downtown Portland on Thursday\, January 11
\, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The event will be held in the fireside room
opposite the concierge desk. This will be training in traditional club off
icer roles as well as sharing information on upcoming area\, division and
district events. Come and join us for an exciting and productive session f
or the new year.

Missed
Toastmasters Leadership Institute on December 2nd? Join us for an evening
of officers training\, fun\, and food. Not only will you get an opportuni
ty to network with your fellow club officers\, you will walk away with bes
t practices and shared experiences!

The Rivers Edge Toastmasters Club and Downt
own Division “F” are hosting a “mini TLI” on Monday\, January 22\, 2018 fr
om 630 to 830 PM. Registration will begin at 6:15 and the training session
s will begin promptly at 630. Enter Terwilliger Plaza and sign-in at the m
ain desk on the first floor and exit the elevator at the second floor-and
follow the signs to the main meeting room. There will an intensive major s
ession on Pathways led by an experienced Pathways Guide as well as the tra
ditional club officer roles and open forum session. There will be a major
announcement that evening on an exciting Division F club membership and pa
rticipation program that will be kicked off-you’ll not want to miss it! Th
is club officer make-up session will count towards your club’s four or mor
e officers trained in the second half of the program year. Come on out and
enjoy a fun evening and get answers to those nagging Toastmasters problem
s!

This is the Eugene Area TLI. All Toastmaste
rs are welcome to attend\, as well as guests. Our thanks go to the UO Toas
tmasters club for hosting this event\; your support is greatly appreciated
. Please see the UO Toast
masters website for directions and parking.

This is the local TLI for Areas 31 and 35.
All Toastmasters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our thanks go out t
o the University of Oregon for hosting this event\; we thank you for your
support. Guests\, please visit the UO Toastmasters website for directions and pa
rking.

Come one-come all! You are invited to atten
d the Downtown Lunchbunch Hillsboro Toastmasters Club Open House on Friday
\, January 26\, 2018 from noon til 1:00 pm. Join us for our “munch ‘n’ min
gle as we listen to an entertaining speech by Lynne Foster\, Table Topics
by Pam Wilkinson and other fun activities. Come early and save your spot i
n the Weichert Realtors on Main Street Boardroom. SEE YOU THERE!

This is the second noon-time club officer m
ake-up training being offered in the Downtown Division “F”. If you missed
the December District 7 Toastmasters Leadership Institute\, here’s an oppo
rtunity to help your club achieve their goal for 4 or more trained leaders
in the January-February training period. The Stagecoach Toastmasters Club
is hosting this event on Tuesday\, January 28\, 2018 from Noon til 1:15 P
M. Come to the Wells Fargo Center and take the elevator to the 21st. Floor
-the training will be in the Rainer Room. Registration begins at 11:45 and
the session will begin promptly at 12:00. This will be a club officer rol
e training session and will not include a Pathways component. (If you want
an in-depth discussion and “How to” session\, please go to the Division “
F” Training on January 22nd. See calendar for details.)

Training will be in Room 201 (second floor)
of Building 8.This event is open to any officer who has not received trai
ning for the second half or is a new officer. Agenda will include Moments
of Truth\, review of officer roles for those who need it\, and a Pathways
presentation.

Don’t miss the Stagecoach as it heads West!
You are invited to attend (and volunteer-remember that it will count for
CL and your “Scoring A Goal With Toastmasters” campaign award) the Stageco
ach TM Club’s Spring Valentine Themed International Speech Contest. Bring
your valentine-it’s a free date-and enjoy the great speeches. Stop by the
museum before or after the contests and learn a little about the express a
nd Portland history.

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To volunteer to be a timer\, ballot counter o
r other role\, contact President Fatima listed above.

Haven’t gone to TLI or another make-up trai
ning this year? The Columbia Square Squawking Heads and Division “F” invit
e you to attend their hosted Club Officer’s Make-up Training on Thursday\,
February 15\, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm in the Grande Ronde Room. Reg
istration begins at 11:45. Please enter through the 15th floor. This is a
division training event and will cover club officer roles and a Pathways d
iscussion. This will be the final division training offered for this train
ing period.

Last c
hance to fulfill your club officer training requirement. LEARN best practi
ces and EARN credit towards your club’s year-end goals! Open to all club
members who want to learn more about the club officer roles\, network with
fellow members\, and sample the potluck offerings!

Part of Moser Community Toastmasters’ Power
Meeting series and Open House

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Whether you’re new to Toastmasters\
, a visitor from another club or a familiar face\; come join us for a spec
ial event. We have designed this meeting to showcase some of our finest sp
eakers and share with you their energy\, passion and wisdom.

If interested in attending any class\, plea
se send an email at least 2 weeks in advance. For fundraisers\, debate tou
rnaments\, and awards banquet please email Courtney.D.McFadden@doc.state.o
r.us at least one week in advance. You will need to provide your full name
\, date of birth\, and driver’s license number.

Other than selecting the best speakers to r
epresent our areas\, our goal is to get this contest completed within 2 ho
urs\, or less. Given that we might have up to 16 contestants in total\, to
achieve the two-hour completion goal\, we need your help. Here’s what you
can do to help all of us:

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Contestants

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Contestants check-in starts at 9:20 am. All contestants must check
-in no later than 9:45 am\, failure to do so will result in disqu
alification.\nDrawing of the order of presentations for contestants
is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Judges\, Ballet Cou
nter\, Timer\, etc.

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Briefing for volunteers starts at 9:
45 am. All volunteers please plan to be at the location a few minutes earl
y.

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Call for Volunteers:

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Our ideal scena
rio would be to have a judge from each club to ensure equal representation
in the judging of the contests. If you can and are willing\, please conta
ct the organizer to volunteer. We promise that we will be done by 12:00 no
on.

The Areas 73\, 74 and 75 clubs will be comp
eting in the International Speech and Evaluation Contests on Monday\, Marc
h 12\, 2018 from 6:15 to 8:30 pm. Registration begins at 6:00 pm and there
is public parking around the building. This event will be hosted by the T
oast of Old Town Toastmasters Club at the NWEA Auditorium. Working towards
your “Scoring A Goal With Toastmasters” campaign award patch? We
have an opportunity for you to help us conduct the contests by volunteeri
ng to be a timer\, ballot counter\, judge or registrar. Contact Contests C
hair Wendy Patton for more details. Let’s have a great time supporting and
listening to speeches and evaluations.

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Clubs: Please make sure th
at either the Contest Chair Wendy or the Division Director Paul have your
club winner’s names who will be competing no later than Friday\, M
arch 9\, 2018. If you need a copy of the contest winners form\, p
lease contact your Area Director. Remember that the winner of the Area Int
ernational Speech or Evaluation Contest will advance to the Division conte
st on April 16th and they must be a member of your club in “good standing”
(dues paid 4/1-9/30/2018 and your club have their renewals into Toastmast
ers International.

If interested in attending any class or reg
ular meeting please send an email at least 2 weeks in advance. For fundrai
sers\, debate tournaments\, and awards banquet please email Courtney.D.McF
adden@doc.state.or.us at least one week in advance. You will need to provi
de your full name\, date of birth\, and driver’s license number.

Come out and support your Toastmaster frien
ds in the International Speech and Evaluation contests. Bring finger food
. Contact Mary to help out as a contest helper. Hear great speeches\, ne
twork with fellows Toastmasters and have FUN of course!

Bring your “Wow!” and join
us in Vancouver as we host the Spring Area 81International Speech Contest and Evaluation
Contest.\nCome and see the best that A
rea 81 has to offer. Bring a snack item to share during intermis
sion — Bottled water will be provided.\nThis event is free and every
one is welcomed!

This required District Executive Committee
Meeting will be held online. Information about the agenda and how to conne
ct will be sent prior to the meeting to the District Executive Committee\,
which includes the District Trio\, Immediate Past District Director\, Pub
lic Relations Manager\, Administration Manager\, Division Directors and Ar
ea Directors. A quorum is required to conduct business.

Come to the 2018 International Speech and E
valuation Contests for Area 93 & Area 95! Competing for a place on the Di
vision stage at the Division H Contest on April 16th. Come join us for an
evening of unforgettable speeches and evaluations\, networking and wonder
ful potluck samplings!

The Stagecoach Toastmasters Club invites yo
u to attend the “Spring Fling at the Wells Fargo Museum” to be held on th
e second floor lobby of the Wells Fargo Building from 4:00 pm until 6:00 p
m. This is an opportunity for all clubs to gather in a fun social setting\
, get to meet Toastmasters from other clubs and perhaps network\, recogniz
e club member achievement-and eat some munchies! Please RSVP to Fatima by
March 15th. Hope to see you there! Don’t forget that you can have an offic
ial Wells Fargo photo of you and your club at the stagecoach courtesy of t
he WF Museum.

Come and join us for an exciting and fun ev
ening as your club contest winners vie for the area winner title. Registra
tion begins at 6.00 pm. Please contact your Area Director\, Stephanie Hope
or Rudy Erbrich for further information. Clubs please contact them by 3/2
2/18 to ensure your club’s winner’s name is placed in the contest. Bring y
our cheer team and root for your winner!

Ready to compete at your area level for the
2018 International Speech and Evaluation contests? Then this is the locat
ion for you if you are your club winner in Area 71\, 72 or 76. Come over t
o the Stadium Fred Meyer and go up to the 2nd floor to the Overlook Room (
glassed in meeting room) and get ready for a wonderful evening of stirring
speeches and spot-on evaluations. Registration will begin at 6:00 pm and
the briefings will be for both speech and evaluation contestants at 6:15 p
m.

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If you are working on your “Scoring A Goal With Toastmasters” c
ampaign award\, this is an opportunity for you to get your credit for part
icipating in a speech contest. Toastmaster Beverly needs helpers so give h
er a call and volunteer.

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Clubs need to submit their winners to eit
her their Area Director or Division Director no later than Friday March 23
rd. Winners from each Area will compete in the Division Contest April 16\,
2018 at The Standard Building. For more information regarding speech/eval
uation contests\, area and division contests or other Toastmaster question
s please contact your Area Director.

Fortunate 500 Toastmasters Club and Divisio
n “F” invite you to come over to the Stadium Fred Meyer store and go to th
e second floor Community Room for an exciting evening of speeches and eval
uations for the Area 71/722/76 International Speech and Evaluation Contest
. Registration begins at 6:00 pm and briefings for contestants are at 6:15
pm. Remember that by participating and volunteering for one of the many r
oles on the staff of the contest will help you earn your “Scoring a Goal W
ith Toastmasters” campaign award patch. Please contact either Area 71 Dire
ctor Beverly Li or Division F Director Paul Fanning to volunteer. Clubs ne
ed to send their club winners from both speech and evaluation contests to
us by Friday\, March 23rd.

The Capital Toastmasters
club is happy to invite you to our College Debate on Wednesday\, April 4\,
2018\, at 6:00 pm until 8:15 pm at the Oregon State Penitentiary. Two of
our teams will be facing off with two college teams from local colleges/un
iversities.

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If you would like to attend\, please contact our staff
advisor\, Courtney McFadden at Courtney.d.mcfadden@doc.state.or.us with y
our full name\, date of birth\, and driver’s license number as soon as pos
sible (at least 10 days in advance- this is important) so she can do the
necessary paperwork for you to attend. If you attend regular\, you won’t n
eed to provide your date of birth or driver’s license number as she has th
at on file but you will need to let her know you are coming at least 10 da
ys in advance.

Come\, watch\, and learn as the districts t
op speakers compete for the honor to represent Division B at the District
level. We encourage attendees\, so invite your friends to join in the exp
erience of these world class speeches. Contestants and those with roles su
ch as judges\, timers\, ballot counters\, Sgt at Arms\, etc should arrive
no later than 9:30 AM.

Please join Division C in cheering on the a
rea 41\, 42\, 43 and 44 contest winners as they vie for the opportunity to
represent our division at the District Spring contests. Light refreshment
s will be served.

We are having a short con
test\, followed by a special time of sharing our Toastmasters experience.
We want you to come and share your needs\, wants\, desires\, gripes\, goa
ls\, concerns\, thoughts\, ideas\, etc. We really need as many people as
possible to show up and help us to understand your needs and wants in the
High Desert Division and help us improve to meet your needs.

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Saturday April 7th
2:30 PM – 5 PM

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Brooks Room Downtown Bend Library
601 NW Wall St

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WAYS YOU CAN BE AN OUTSTA
NDING TOASTMASTER & PARTICIPATE:

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Bring y
our thoughts\, concerns and questions!

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B
ring a snack to share!

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Support the conte
stants in our High Desert Division by being a member of the Contest Team a
nd/or Audience!

This event will be held in Room
201\, second floor\, of Building 8 on the Salem Campus. All are welcome to
attend. Contestants should arrive promptly by 2:30 so we can start the co
ntest as soon as possible.

Come hear the best speakers and evaluators
in the Columbia Division as they compete for the Columbia Division Champio
nships of Public Speaking and Evaluations and the privilege of representin
g Division D in the District 7 speech and evaluation contests.

Division “F” Clubs-SPECIAL NOTICE!<
/strong> Due to the ongoing construction at Providence Park\, the Timbers
Community Room is not available for use and we have had to move locations.
Same contests\, awards and celebration-just at a new location. Please con
tinue to read below.

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Come and celebrate with the Division “F” club
s our “Scoring A Goal With Toastmasters” campaign and support and listen t
o the Division International Speech and Evaluation Contests to select the
two winners who will compete in the District 7 contest in May. Wear your P
ortland Timbers gear\, earn your “Scoring a Goal” award patch and enjoy an
evening of great speaking and spot-on evaluations. We are still in need o
f support team roles for the contests such as timers\, ballot counters and
judges-all which will help you earn your patch! Contact your Area Directo
r or the Division Director if you want to serve in one of these roles.

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The contests will be held at The Standard Building-CENTER CLA
SSROOMS which are located on the Fourth Street level. Enter throu
gh the 5th Street entrance\, take the escalator down one level and the Cen
ter Classrooms are in the cafeteria located past the deli\, etc.We will ha
ve signs posted for your convenience.

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See you for a wonderful even
ing as we “Score a Goal With Toastmasters.”

Areas 91 – 96
Speech & Speech Evaluation Champions compete for a place on the District s
tage at the Spring Conference. Come join us for an evening of unforgettab
le speeches\, networking\, and wonderful potluck samplings!

Bring your “Wow!
” and join us in Vancouver as we host the Division Contest for Internation
al Speakers and Evaluators. Come and see the best that Division G has to o
ffer\, and bring a finger-food item to share during intermission. This eve
nt is free and everyone is welcomed! Doors open at 12:30\, contest begins
at 1:00pm.

If you would like to attend\, please contac
t our staff adviser\, Courtney McFadden at Courtney.d.mcfadden@doc.state.o
r.us with your full name\, date of birth\, and driver’s license number as
soon as possible (at least 7 days in advance- this is important) so she ca
n do the necessary paperwork for you to attend. If you attend regularly\,
you won’t need to provide your date of birth or driver’s license number as
she has that on file\, but you will need to let her know you are coming a
t least 10 days in advance.

If you would like to attend\, please contac
t our staff advisor\, Courtney McFadden at Courtney.d.mcfadden@doc.state.o
r.us with your full name\, date of birth\, and driver’s license number as
soon as possible (at least 10 days in advance- this is important) so she c
an do the necessary paperwork for you to attend. If you attend regularly\,
you won’t need to provide your date of birth or driver’s license number a
s she has that on file\, but you will need to let her know you are coming
at least 10 days in advance. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7E5gutlGNtU
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We have all had and move through a fear of
public speaking. We can help you. Our supportive members have created an e
nvironment of good humor and encouragement that will see you through to ma
ny successes.

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In this installment of our Power Meeting series\, we
focus on Speechcraft. Featured are two knowledgeable speakers sharing som
e tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way.

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Next\, an audienc
e participation portion so you can practice speaking skills with members w
ho’ve been where you are.

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Finally\, an evaluation portion where ou
r key-note speakers receive feedback both helpful to them\, beneficial to
the audience and developing for the evaluators.

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Come and see how c
onfidence in public speaking can improve the life you lead

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Visit <
a href='https://www.cctmportland.us/PowerMeetingOnSpeechcraft.html'>https:
//www.cctmportland.us/PowerMeetingOnSpeechcraft.html for more informat
ion.

This is the opportunity for Area and Divisi
on Directors to be trained to help our members thrive. Emilie Taylor our P
rogram Quality Director and Cate Arnold our Club Growth Director will faci
litate the training.

Advanced Leadership: Success and Ex
cellence Training\nThese 3 Educational Workshops will help
participants\n1. Explore the qualities\, values and styles used by e
ffective leaders.\n2. Develop leadership skills.\n3. Learn to
use leadership skills as they pertain to working with and leading teams

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This Toastmasters material will be presented in 3 parts by 3 different presenters each of w
hom has diverse leadership backgrounds and experiences. Participants will
be challenged to develop their leadership skills to help to motivate their
club(s) to meet or exceed club goals and expectations in the coming year.

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This Leadership Seminar will be facilitated by t
he Area Directors (Areas 81\, 82\, 83\, 84) and the Division G Director. This will consist of a three-part Toastmasters Leadership Training sessions using presentations ba
sed on the Leadership Success Series

Attention Toastmasters of Division C (Salem
\, Silverton\, Woodburn\, McMinnville\, Newberg\, Sherwood\, Willamina\, S
heridan\, Lincoln City)! If you are an incoming club officer for the 2018-
2019 Toastmaster year and you missed TLI on June 9th then here is your opp
ortunity to get trained! We will meet at the Chemeketa campus in Salem\, B
uilding 8\, Room 218 (2nd floor). We will have fellowship\, fun\, and some
light snacks. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Did you know that if you get your officers
trained\, your dues paid on time & your officer list submitted on time for
the following year\, you would only need 1 more award to be a Dis
tinguished club?

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You do now! And we have the perfect way
to help you on your Distinguished Club Journey:
Make Up Officer Trainings!

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All you need is 4 Officers Trained and you will
be on your way to being a Distinguished Club!\nAdd
itionally\, if you get 7 Offi
cers Trained\, you will get the Super 7 Award
\, an award to recognize your club’s achievement in getting all 7 officers
trained. This award will give your club a Super 7 Award Ribbon
strong> to put on your banner AND enter your club into a drawing for a $50 Toastmasters International Gift Card that can be used to
purchase additional supplies.

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Join us on Monday\, August
13th at 6:00pm for the first of two Division H Make Up Officer Tr
ainings.\nThis will be a potluck\, so please bring a drink\, dish or
treat.

Officer Makeup Training is scheduled for Monday\, August 13th a
t 7:30 pm at the Old Mill\, 1650 SW 45th Pl\, Corvallis\, OR 97333
. Training is expected to last for 1 hour.\nThis
training is the makeup training that was conducted in Portland in June.
Any club member is also welcome to attend.\n<
/span>Items to be covered in the training includes\;\n

Many members wh
o were not able to attend this year’s TLI in the Portland area are asking
about makeup officer training. For our members to thrive\, training the cl
ub officers and members will deliver the most impact. Luckily\, we have a
Eugene area makeup session for you! Hosted by the amazing storyteller club
over at Gateway ToastMasters\, we will be having it at 7pm on August 22nd
\, 2018. Please let your clubs know\, and encourage anyone who is interest
ed in growing as both a Toastmaster and as a Leader to attend. I look forw
ard to seeing you all there!

Did you know that if you get your officers
trained\, your dues paid on time & your officer list submitted on time for
the following year\, you would only need 1 more award to be a Dis
tinguished club?

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You do now! And we have the perfect way
to help you on your Distinguished Club Journey:
Make Up Officer Trainings!

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All you need is 4 Officers
Trained and you will be on your way to being a Distinguished
Club!\nAdditionally\, if you get 7 Officers Trained\, you will get the Super 7 Award\, an award to recogni
ze your club’s achievement in getting all 7 officers trained. This award
will give your club a Super 7 Award Ribbon to put on your
banner AND enter your club into a drawing for a $50 Toastmasters
International Gift Card that can be used to purchase additional s
upplies.

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Join us on Monday\, August 27th at 6:00pm for the second of two Division H Make Up Officer Trainings.\nThis
will be a potluck\, so please bring a drink\, dish or treat.

Come join the Portland Toastmasters Club (C
lub 31) as they hold their annual Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest
. The contest itself will start at 6:30\, so if you’re coming to judge or
help in any other way\, please arrive by 6:00.

If you’re a club officer and haven’t attend
ed officer training yet this summer\, this event is for you.

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At th
is event you will receive instruction on how to be successful as a club Pr
esident\, VP – Education\, VP – Membership\, VP – PR\, Secretary\, Treasur
er\, or Sergeant at Arms. You will also learn how your club can become a D
istinguished\, Select Distinguished\, or President’s Distinguished club. A
dmission is free\, but if you plan to attend\, I appreciate your RSVP to e
ldred.brown.tm@gmail.com

If you’re a club officer and haven’t attend
ed officer training yet this summer\, this event is for you. You don’t eve
n have to be a member of a club in the Columbia Division.

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At this
event you will receive instruction on how to be successful as a club Presi
dent\, VP – Education\, VP – Membership\, VP-PR\, Secretary\, Treasurer\,
or Sergeant at Arms. You will also learn what it takes to be a Distinguish
ed\, Select Distinguished\, or President’s Distinguished club. Admission i
s free\, but if you plan to attend this event\, I appreciate your RSVP to
eldred.brown.tm@gmail.com.

Join us for “last chance” Club Offi
cer Training on the evening of Thursday\, August 30th! If you missed the officers’ training at Toastmasters Leadership In
stitute (TLI) this past June\, this is your last chance t
o attend a make-up training sponsored by the Willamette Division and earn
credit towards the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) for your club. The tra
ining will cover each of the Club Officer roles as well as the Distinguish
ed Club Program (DCP).

This is your final day to receive credit fo
r Summer Officer Training. Please check your club dashboard to check that
all officers have received credit who have attended training. We highly en
courage you to get all 7 officers trained to help your clubs thrive this y
ear and beyond! There are a few last chance training opportunities to atte
nd.

For community members to attend please emai
l or call at least 10 days in advance. This is important to allow ample ti
me for the necessary paperwork. Please contact Staff Adviser Courtney D. M
cFadden.

This is one of our quarterly meetings. All
Area and Division Directors are highly encouraged to attend. Your Assistan
ts are also welcome to attend. We will be voting on the annual budget. We
will also cover new training opportunities and events\, and give updates.
An email with access information will be sent out to each Director. Thank
you and see you then!

For community members to attend please emai
l or call at least 10 days in advance. This is important to allow ample ti
me for the necessary paperwork. Please contact Staff Adviser: Courtney D.
McFadden.

Celebrate the accomplishments\, successes\,
fun times\, and lessons learned from the past year. Who will receive the
coveted Golden Toasties for exceptional service to District 7? Black tie
is optional\, and tie dye is okay!

Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s bee
n 20 years since our club was founded in 1998 and we’re excited to celebra
te together. Members\, both current and past\, will be gathering to reflec
t on how being in Toastmasters has made a difference in their lives. Pleas
e feel free to bring a friend or loved one. We look forward to having you
join us on Thursday\, October 4th at 6:30 pm at the McLean House!

Come enjoy a night of laughter inspired by
our best humorous and impromptu speakers! In this contest\, our Toastmaste
rs will showcase their skills in delivering humorous and impromptu speeche
s while striving for the honor of being the best. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry
. You’ll even learn a few things. Most importantly\, you’ll have fun.

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The event will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.\, but contestants\, judges
\, and other contest personnel are encouraged to arrive by 6:00 p.m.

A speech contest is only as good as its jud
ges. This one-hour training will bring you up to date on the latest speech
contest rules. You’ll learn essentials such as how to fill out a ballot a
nd avoid bias. We’ll also debunk myths and answer your questions. Join Dis
trict Chief Judge Erik Bergman\, DTM\, and Program Quality Director Emilie
Taylor\, DTM\, for a fast-paced session that will raise your judging skil
ls to the next level.

Many clubs are in the process of transitioning from the le
gacy education program to the Pathways program. During this one hour webi
nar session\, we will brainstorm ways to inspire and motivate your club me
mbers to make the transition now! Note: this is not a Pathways
training session. The 2018 D7 Pathways Coordinator\, James
Wantz\, will be available at the end of the session to answer questions ab
out the Pathways program or schedule a time to do so.

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Webinar details will be availab
le on the District 7 calendar as the date gets closer.

Pathways has been with us for over a year. For some it is an
old friend – for others it is a challenging new acquaintance. Some still h
ave yet to be introduced. If you have questions – or simply wonder what is
the best way to get to know this program – plan on attending this webinar
(on 2 dates for ease of access) hosted by James Wantz\, D7 Pathways Coord
inator. He will answer questions\, offer solutions\, and share his experie
nce with his new best friend (Pathways) over the last 15 months. Hope to s
ee you online!

Pathways has been with us for over a year. For some it is an
old friend – for others it is a challenging new acquaintance. Some still h
ave yet to be introduced. If you have questions – or simply wonder what is
the best way to get to know this program – plan on attending this webinar
(on 2 dates for ease of access) hosted by James Wantz\, D7 Pathways Coord
inator. He will answer questions\, offer solutions\, and share his experie
nce with his new best friend (Pathways) over the last 15 months. Hope to s
ee you online!

Did you know that less than four percent of D7 clubs allow online attend
ance? Attend this one-hour webinar and discover WHY online attendance migh
t be a great option for your club. Find out WHAT online attendance is all
about and learn HOW your club can get started. An enthusiastic online att
endance advocate\, Past District Director Michelle Alba-Lim\, DTM\, has he
lped clubs all over the world to understand the WHY\, WHAT\, and HOW of ON
LINE ATTENDANCE. Your club could be next!

Craft a new vision for club success and build a strateg
y to deliver a quality club and outstanding member experience. Learn which
Toastmasters resources\, tools\, and techniques can help you provide a cl
ub environment that is well organized\, professional\, fun\, warm\, suppor
tive\, and which recognizes member success. We’ll use the Distinguished Cl
ub Program\, the Club Success Plan\, and Moments of Truth\, to explore how
to retain members\, engage new members and thrive!

Pathways has been with us for over a year. For some it is an old f
riend – for others it is a challenging new acquaintance. Some still have y
et to be introduced. If you have questions – or simply wonder what is the
best way to get to know this program – plan on attending this webinar (on
2 dates for ease of access) hosted by James Wantz\, DTM. He will answer q
uestions\, offer solutions\, and share his experience with his new best fr
iend (Pathways) over the last 15 months. Hope to see you online!\n(N
ote: same Zoom meeting link for both webinars)

This training is two fold\; we will cover c
lub officer training and Pathways.

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We are using the meeting space
for the Essayons Club. They meet in the First floor lobby Fireside Confere
nce Room. You can ask at the security desk for directions.

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The bui
lding is located between 1st and s2nd Avenue at a MAX stop. You can also e
nter the building from the other side at 308 SW 2nd Ave. (Think of it as a
front and back door\, each with its own address.)

Pathways has been with us for over a year. For some it is an ol
d friend – for others it is a challenging new acquaintance. Some still hav
e yet to be introduced. If you have questions – or simply wonder what is t
he best way to get to know this program – plan on attending this webinar (
on 2 dates for ease of access) hosted by James Wantz\, DTM. He will answe
r questions\, offer solutions\, and share his experience with his new best
friend (Pathways) over the last 15 months. Hope to see you online!
\n(Note: same Zoom meeting link for both webinars)

Area 44 in Division C hosts its Evaluation
Contest and International Speech Contest for the winners of McMinnville\,
Newberg\, A-dec and Sherwood club contests.\nContestants and crew sh
ould arrive by 6:30 pm. Contest begins at 7 pm.

The Columbia River Correctional Institution
is a restricted access facility that requires every visitor to undergo a
screening process to include a criminal background check. If you wish to p
articipate in the contest and haven’t visited the prison before\, you will
be required to submit your drivers license number and date of birth to CR
CI at least three weeks before the event. The prison also enforces a dress
code that prohibits guests from wearing denim clothing (e.g.\, blue jeans
) and requires guests to dress in a non-suggestive manner. More informatio
n on how to acquire permission to enter the CRCI will be provided as soon
as I receive it.

Area 91 in Division H hosts its annual Inte
rnational Speech & Evaluation Contests for the winners of the Daylighters\
, Sage\, Sporty Speakers\, TV Toastmasters\, Walker Talkers\, and West Bea
verton Club Contests.The winners of each move on to the Division H Contest
s … and hopefully\, beyond

Introduce yourself to World Champion of Pub
lic Speaking and Accredited Speaker Dana LaMon. Meet and mingle with Toast
masters from around the District while enjoying hearty appetizers. No hos
t bar available.